Travel to Brazil inside this popular local restaurant
The vibe: This shopping plaza storefront packs a lot under its roof.
There's a grocery store, a bar, a sit-down dining area, a buffet with a meat-carving station, racks full of baked goods and a fridge of fresh desserts.
I let my friendly server guide me — he wasn't just willing to explain all the must-try dishes, he was excited.
What I ate: An all-you-can-eat buffet plate ($26) full of "a little bit of everything," as he suggested, with a fruity Guaraná Antarctica soda, a Brazilian staple.
Our Brazilian reader Kessia C. recommended the linguica (pork sausages) and the tender, juicy barbecued picanha (top sirloin).
Honestly, they could have charged $26 just for the meat. It was a highlight.
Rookie mistake: I didn't find the dessert display until I was full.
I took a slice of strawberry and chocolate cake ($8) to go, plus a cup of traditional mousse ($4.50) flavored with cupuacu, a rainforest fruit.
The cake, layered with frosting full of strawberry pieces, was amazing.
Pro tip: Many folks left carrying bags of fresh bread, so I'm guessing that's delicious, too.
💭 My thought bubble: After seeing the restaurant website in Portuguese, I was worried I wouldn't know what to order. But thanks to my server, it was a non-issue.
I enjoyed the welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, and I'll be back again to order off the menu.
Stop by: 7am-9pm Monday-Thursday, 7am-11pm Friday, 8am-10pm Saturday and 8am-6pm Sunday. 5818 Columbus Square.
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